The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-28

work. You will communicate this 10 the
Right Norshipful Grand Junior Warden,
and he to the craft, that they having due
notice, this foundation stone may be laid
in ample form"
The craft were duly informed OF this
order through the Grand Senior and
Junior Wardens, after which the Grand
Chaplain invoked the blessing of the
Diety on the work.
The wet weather prevented the ex-
pected choir singing, but the Marine
band, who were stationed on the circular
platform, played the tune "Balerma,n to
which the hymn
"To Heavens high Architect all praise
was to have been sung.
The list Of articles deposited in the
cornerstone and the name OF the donors
was than read.
Preparations were then made for low
ering the stone, while the tune America
was being played by the Marine band.
The Grand Master, with the trowel
stood at the east, the Deputy Grand Mas
/ ter with the square on his right, the Grand
/ Senior Warden with the level at the west,
and the Grand Junior Warden with the
| plumb at the south side Of the stone
The Grand Master then spread the
cement, after which he directed the Grand
Marshal TO order the craftsmen TO lower
/ the cap-stOne
This was done by three motions .
First, lowering the stone a few inoh $,
and stopping while the Grand Honors
were given second, lowering again a
few inches and repeating the Grand
| HonOrs third, lowering o It's place, and
repeating the Grand Hon0rs. The
square, level, and plumb was then ap.
piled to the stone by their respective
bearers. and all returned 10 their stations
The Deputy Grand Master then report
ed 10 the Most Worshiplul Grand Master
that he had examined the stone and found
IL trusty and true The cOru OF noUrish-
ment, the wine OF refreshment, and the
oil of joy and gladness were poured on
the stone by the Deputy Grand Master
Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior
Warden, respectively.
The Grand Master then said
Colonel BUrgwyn, ! cOnfide 10 yOu. a.
the superintendent Of this monument TO
be erected after the designs as laid down
by the architect, the implements o. opera
tive masonry with the fullest confidence
in your skill and ability 10 erect such
monument as will perpeluale the virtues
of the distinguished soldier and Christian
man 10 whose memory it is to be erected,
and 10 add new lustre 10 The beautiful city
Of Richmond"
The Grand Master then instructed
Grand Marshal J Thompson Brown 20
select two others and inform His Excel.
lency the Governor Of Virginia, Presi-
dent of The Lee Monument Association,
that the conversion had been laid and
request His Excellency TO descend with
them, examine the work, and, ifapproyed.
receive it at their hands.
The Chief Marshal performed his duty
and Governor Lee accepted the work
Governor Lee then announced thai IN
consequence OF the rainy weather the
proceedings at this point would close
that the ovation by Colonel Charles Mar
shall, and the reading Of Colonel j. Bar
ron Hopes poem by Colonel McCabe
would take place IN The Hall Of the House
Of Delegates at $50 pm.
THE GRAFTON.
II was expected that the Grafton Of
Colonel Charles j. Marshall, former aide
de camp 10 General Lee, would have been
delivered on the grounds, but on account
of the drilling rain and constant drip
ping iis delivery was, as already stated,
postponed until last evening. wien il was
delivered before large gathering in the
hall Of the House of Delegates. IL was
throughout eloquent .chaste and patriotic,
and we regret that lbs length precludes
its publication in fun In these columns.
THE POEM
The poem written by the lamented
James Barron Hope was read by Captain
W Gorden McCabe, as follows
MEMORIK sACRUM.
Great Mother of great Commonwealth
Men called our Mother state:
And She so well has earned this name
That She may challenge Fate
To snatch away the epithet
Long given her of great
First of all Ola England's outpO,ts
To stand fast upon these shores,
soon she brought mighty harvest
TO Peoples thrcshiug floors.
And more than golden grain was piled
Within her ample doors.
Behind her stormy sunrise sh0ne,
Her shadow fell vast and long
And her mighty Adm raj. English Smith.
Heads a nrodgious throng
OF as mighty men. from Raleigh down.
As ever arose lu song.
Her names are the shining arrows
Which hen an lent qulycr bears,
And their splendid sheaf has thckened
Through the long march of the years,
While her great shield has been FURNISHED
BY her chiidren's blood and tears.
Yes. IL is true my Countrymen.
We are rich iu names aud blood.
And red have been the blossoms
From the first Colonial bud.
While her names have hiazcd NJ meteOrs
By many field and Hood
And rs some food tumultu0us
In sounding billOws rolled
Give back the evening sories
ln wealth of blazing gold.
50 does the present ifom its wave.
Reflect the lights OF old.
Our history is shifting sea
LOc ed in 10y lofty land
And lis great pillars Of Hercules.
4 bOVe the shining sand
| here behold IN majesty
Uprising on each hand.
These Pillars Of our history,
In fame forever young
Are known in every latitude
And named in every tongue,
And down through all the Ages
Their story shall be sung.
The Father Of His Country
stands above that shut In sea
glorious symbol 10 the world
OF all that's great and free;
And to-day Virginia matches him